Signals and indicators – Vehicle – Motion and direction
Reexamination Certificate
1998-10-30
2001-07-17
Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2859)
Signals and indicators
Vehicle
Motion and direction
C116S316000, C116S02800A, C116S06300T, C116S306000, C116S051000, C116S307000, C116S046000, C040S492000, C040S493000, C040S590000, C040S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06260506
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a bicycle warning device capable of providing a turning o r braking signal, and more particularly to a bicycle warning device which is mounted on a predetermined position of the bicycle frame such that the warning device faces forward and backward in relation to the bicycle. The warning device is composed of at least two long strip like colored reflector-type display pieces, which are arranged alternately and provided respectively with a symbol, word, or figure capable of indicating the turning or braking motion of the bicycle. Each of the display pieces can be driven to move up and down by a pull rod which is located behind the display piece. The display pieces are capable of an alternate motion repeatedly to bring about a turning or braking signal so as to enhance the safety of the bicycle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The conventional bicycle warning devices in existence are generally grouped into two categories, which are described hereinafier.
The reflector is mounted on the bicycle such that the reflector is capable of reflecting the light existing in the environment so as to warn the operators of vehicles as well as the pedestrians. The reflector is incapable of providing a turning or braking signal. As a result, the bicyclist must use his or her hand to signal his or her intention to turn left or right. Without being equipped with a braking warning device, a bicycle is prone to cause a traffic incident at the time when the bicycle in motion is stopped without an advance warning.
Another kind of the warning device is composed of an electrically-driven light-emitting element, such as LED (light emitting diode). The operation of the warning device is controlled by a power source switch.
Such conventional warning devices as described above are defective in design in that they do not work effectively, and that their efficiency may be undermined by the poor working condition of the battery.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a bicycle warning device capable of providing a turning or braking signal to safeguard the bicycle in motion as well as the bicyclist. The warning device is mounted on a predetermined position of the bicycle such that the warning device faces forward and backward in relation to the bicycle. The warning device is composed of at least two long strip like colored reflector-type display pieces, which are arranged alternately and provided respectively with a symbol, word, or figure capable of indicating the turning or braking motion of the bicycle. Each of the two display pieces can be driven to move up and down by a pull rod which is located behind the display piece. The two display pieces are capable of an alternate motion repeatedly to bring about a turning or braking signal so as to enhance the safety of the bicycle.
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Bennett G. Bradley
Chan Raymond Y.
David and Raymond Patent Group
Verbitsky Gail
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